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Summaries and links for all the posts which appeared on Traveling For Miles this week. Includes a review of British Airways’ A380 Economy Class product, a look at how the 3 US legacy airlines’ Basic Economy fares compare, an in-depth look at Marriott’s hotel category changes, promotions from IHG and Club Carlson, news of a new Qatar Airways QSuites route, an Alaska Mileage Plan sale and more.
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Monday
Where To Find Great British Airways Premium Economy Fares To The West Coast
This is where to look if you’re looking to book great British Airways Premium Economy fares to the US West Coast and this is the best way to search for the very best fares. Also in this post are some tips on how to keep costs as low as possible and what other options are available.
Marriott Hotels Category Changes In Detail (2018 Edition)
An in-depth look at the Marriott hotel category changes for 2018. See the changes by region, see how the changes affect aspirational brands like Ritz-Carlton and JW Marriott, see how may properties have moved out of reach of the Chase credit card free night voucher and quite a bit more.
IHG City Lights Sale: Get Up To 30% Off In 6 US Cities
IHG is running a very poorly publicised promotion (I only found it by accident) which offers discounts of between 15% and 30% on hotel bookings in 6 major US cities. Importantly, it looks as if 8 InterContinental properties are participating in this sale and the locations on offer are actually ones that you’re likely to want to visit so this is a sale worth a closer look.
Tuesday
I’m Actually A Little Apprehensive About My Next Trip…..
I’ve got a trip coming up soon and, unusually for me, I’m actually a little nervous about it. I’m not going anywhere dangerous, the airlines I’m flying are perfectly acceptable and there are no risky connections in my itinerary so there’s no outwardly obvious reason why I should be nervous…and yet I am.
Review: British Airways A380 Economy Class Daytime Flight (LHR-LAX)
A review of the British Airways A380 Economy Class (World Traveller) product on a long-haul daytime flight between London Heathrow and Los Angeles. See inside the A380 Economy Class cabin, find out what the positives and negatives are, read about the onboard service and more.
Qatar Airways Will Fly Its QSuites To Australia From June 2018
Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al-Baker has used a press conference celebrating the launch of the airline’s service Canberra to announce that Sydney and Canberra will get the Qatar Airways QSuites from June 2018.
Wednesday
Making The Best Of It When I Screw Up
I’ve known for months that I need to book a single night an airport hotel at Paris CDG for a trip I’m taking in the not too distant future but, for one reason or another (mostly forgetfulness) I haven’t got around to making the booking.
United Airlines Makes It So Easy For Me To Dislike It
Back before I discovered the joys of the miles and points world my main carrier across the Atlantic was United – I liked to “fly the friendly skies” – but I haven’t set foot on a United aircraft in years.
Alaska Mileage Plan Back With Another 40% Bonus Promotion
You can now buy Alaska Mileage Plan Miles with a bonus of 40% giving a cost per point of 2.11 cents. This means that you can book some fantastic Business Class and First Class awards (on the likes of JAL, Cathay Pacific, LAN & Qantas for a lot less than the cash fare you’d have to pay.
Thursday
British Airways Makes It Even Harder For Minors To Travel Alone
British Airways has announced that,from 1 May 2018, the minimum age of a person permitted to travel alone on British Airways will increase from 12 to 14 years of age. On top of this, all passengers under 16 and travelling alone will need to have a completed parental/guardian consent form prior to travel.
Which Delta Credit Cards Override Basic Economy Rules?
The Delta Basic Economy fare rules aren’t as harsh as the rules you’ll find over at United or American but that doesn’t mean that the benefits offered by some credit cards aren’t of use. In this article I look at the Delta credit cards which allow passengers to trump some of the Basic Economy fare rules.
Marriott Will Open A New Las Vegas Property In 2020 – The Drew Las Vegas
Marriott has announced that it plans to open a new resort property on the Las Vegas Strip in 2020. Called The Drew Las Vegas, the property will be home to an EDITION hotel as well as the first JW Marriott on the Strip.
Friday
Club Carlson Promotion: 30% Off & 2,500 Bonus Points Per Stay
Club Carlson has launched what it’s calling a “Dream Deals” promotion in which members can save up to 30% on Carlson properties around the world and top up their accounts with membership points too.
Comparing Basic Economy: American v Delta v United – Who Offers What?
A look at how the Basic Economy fare rules differ between the 3 US legacy carriers. Which one of Delta, American and United offer the least punishing rules and which one of the three hits passengers the hardest? The answers are here.
Are You Missing Bonus United Miles From A Choice Privileges Promotion?
Thanks to Choice Privileges and a couple of United promotions there were two great opportunities to buy United Miles at a very cheap rate back in November. If you took part in either of these sales have you checked to see if your MileagePlus account has been credited with all the miles due to you?
